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Hometown Steinbeck Country: The Great Tidepool

Exploring one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in all of California, this video presents the Great Tidepool near Pacific Grove. This was a key site in marine biologist Ed Ricketts’ growing understanding of ecology and the web of relationships between marine invertebrates. Enjoy the stunning views and the dramatic, crashing waves!